HBO is serving up a bevy of new shows in 2026, including the long-awaited follow ups to "Euphoria" and "The Comeback," as well as cult favorites like "The Pitt" and "Industry"

The last twelve months have been nothing short of a victory lap for HBO as the premium network successfully reasserted its absolute dominance over the streaming landscape. 2025 delivered a relentless barrage of cultural phenomena,

However, with so many fantastic shows, it can be challenging to find the perfect one, which is why this list will feature the 10 shows on HBO Max that are so great they became the blueprint, influencing countless shows that came after them.

Have I Got News For You, Season 4 (Jan. 25): CNN’s comedy panel news show does its darnedest to put a funny spin on the latest news, featuring out comic Amber Ruffin. Joel Kim Booster let it all hang out on this week’s episode of HBO financial drama ‘Industry.’

These HBO Max shows were the best of 2025, delivering on the humor, emotion, and commentary in memorable ways.

From the critically acclaimed anthology True Detective to the crime series Banshee, we highlight the best thriller shows streaming on HBO Max.

From steamy romance to surreal animated comedy, HBO has a little bit of everything to watch this holiday season.

Long before Max came along and diluted the quality of what it meant to be an HBO original series, this premium cable network set the gold standard for television shows. “It’s not TV, it’s HBO” was both a tagline and a mark of quality. It’s not an ...

HBO Max shows showcase the company's commitment to quality programming, as proven by series like The Pitt, Task, and more.